Tuesday, April 27, 2010

I know, we all are. It's called 'survival'. But, I'm selfish.I usually always think about myself first.

How will this benefit me?Is this fair? Am I going to wind up doing more/paying more than someone else?

Ughhhhh.

I don't like this about myself.

Philippians 2:1-5If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort form his love, if any fellowship with the spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.

How much better would this world be if we all started to put these verses into action?

Being compassionate, loving, serving, humble and thinking of others before ourselves.

I'm sure marriages would improve.

Families would function better.

Friendships would flourish.

Work morale would improve.

Our overall outlook would be better.

At the end of my life, I want to have been a blessing to those around me.

I don't want to be a fake, plastic, perfect, selfish person.

I want to have been real, genuine.

I want to have been a blessing.

I try to be pretty transparent on here. I want to show that humanity deals with similar emotions and events.

And I'm dealing with selfishness.

Maybe this stikes a bit in your heart to when you reflect on your attitude in your marriage, family, friendships or coworkers.

Please pray for me as I strive to have a heart of humility.

Do you ever realize you how selfish you are?

What do you do to change it?

Thanks for listening to my ramblings friends.

It's just been on my heart today.

So I'm being selfish and talking about it : )

P.S. I went to bed a bit earlier last night and woke up a bit earlier. I was still running a bit behind...but it's an improvement! Thanks for all the advice!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

I know 'going green' has become quite trendy lately, but really, is that such a bad thing?Taking care of our planet and the environment our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will one day live in should be important.

Mr. Free and I have slowly been trying to make 'greener' choices. One reason too as that often being 'green' is also being frugal! Many of these tips are also cost-effective! Bonus!

Here's some simple tips to becoming a greener household:

* Use cloth grocery sacks.

And leave them in the car where you will use them....don't leave them at home where they are useless like I often do....

* If you don't have reusable grocery sacks, and use plastic, then re-use them!We re-use plastic grocery sacks as the trash liners in the bathroom (frugal!) and for lunch sacks (frugal again!)

* Use a power strip for electronics and turn it off when not in use!

This saves a lot of power and a lot of money on your electric bill!

* When making furniture or household purchases, check thrift stores and craigslist first!

It's better to use items that already exist, then dumping unwanted items into land fills and buying new. This is cost-effective and gives your home more charm! (I'm telling you...they don't make things like they used to!)

* Use natural ingredients for home cleaners!

Vinegar is great at cleaning almost anything, and is dirt cheap! No use of chemicals contributes to a healthier, greener home!

* Buy local!

Not only is this great for our local economy, it also cuts down on pollution and damage to the environment caused by trucks and trains delivering our goods across the country and continent. (For more info on eating local....check this post!)

So far these are ideas we have already implemented. We are far from the 'green' example household.

About Me

I'm a Christian wife and mama to a beautiful baby boy.
I'm a "mostly home" mom, teaching part time. I love decorating and caring for my home, all things baby, sewing, baking and creating. All while on a budget.
My husband and I had been trying to start a family, resulting in 3 losses. After Recurrent Pregnancy Loss testing we got pregnant using Femara and Prometrium and had our miracle baby boy in February 2012. He is now 3 years old and so full of life. We are so blessed to have a happy, healthy little boy.
We followed the same treatment and were blessed with a sweet baby girl, Emery in May of 2015.
We are really enjoying our family of four!
So really, I try to live my life to the fullest and to God's glory as best as I can- with style.